Valiant Heart, Endless Night

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Half a century back at university, Two young hearts in a crowded class we'd see, I saw a quiet man with a steady gaze, That sweet smile lit the ordinary days. Something in the calm of how you stood Told me you were honest, told me you were good. [Chorus] Oh, my hero, still and true, Fifty-four years and I'm loving you, Steady as the morning light, Valiant heart, my endless night. Through every storm you never sway, You are my constant, come what may. [Verse 2] They called you Smitty, and I called you mine, A natural leader, gentle and kind. You wove yourself through my family's life, A father, a rock, and my whole life. Forty-five years wearing that ring, William, you make my whole heart sing. [Chorus] Oh, my hero, still and true, Fifty-four years and I'm loving you, Steady as the morning light, Valiant heart, my endless night. Through every storm you never sway, You are my constant, come what may. [Bridge] Honorable, honest, brave and strong, You've carried us all our whole lives long. The legacy is written in your name, William Smith, you light the same old flame. [Verse 3] And when the years turn silver and slow, I'd choose you again, this much I know. Unafraid to face whatever came, Courage in your eyes, joy in your name. Lucky to love and be loved by you, My valiant man, forever true. [Chorus] Oh, my hero, still and true, A lifetime long and I'm loving you, Steady as the morning light, William, you're my endless night. Through every storm you never sway, You are my constant, come what may. [Outro] Smitty, my heart, my steady flame, Forever I will sing your name.